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Two champagne flutes filled with sparkling wine, wrapped in gold ribbon and surrounded by festive bokeh lights, celebrating New Year's Eve at The Ternary, Darling Harbour.

Make Every Moment Matter This Festive Season

Festive Dining, Events & Celebrations at The Ternary, Darling Harbour

Make this festive season one to remember at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour, ideally located in the heart of Sydney's waterfront precinct, minutes from the CBD with onsite parking available.

Whether you're planning a corporate end-of-year event, an intimate private dinner or a large group celebration, our dedicated team of Heartists will deliver warm, professional service and seamless coordination from start to finish.

End of Year Events
Choose from three tailored packages: Cocktail, Plated or Buffet. All include 4 hours of festive fun, a Premium Beverage Package, dance floor, outdoor games and AV inclusions. Minimum 30 guests applies.

Book Early and Save
Secure your EOY 2026 event before 30 September and unlock a range of complimentary additions, lucky door prizes and an exclusive dining experience for the organiser. Minimum spend applies.

Private Dining at The Ternary
A stylish, flexible setting for intimate gatherings and larger group celebrations, with tailored menus and attentive service throughout.

The Ternary Bar
Vibrant gastropub energy, craft beers, curated cocktails, shared platters and harbour views. The ultimate team send-off, with limited-edition Christmas cocktails available throughout the season.

Christmas Eve Dinner | 24 December 2026 from 5:00 PM
Relaxed à la carte dining with an optional seafood platter to share.

New Year's Eve Dinner | 31 December 2026 from 5:00 PM
A lavish buffet with two seatings: family-friendly (5:00 PM) and adults-only (8:00 PM). Accor Plus from $180 per adult, public from $195 per adult.

Download our Festive Brochure for full package details and inclusions.

terms & conditions

Early Bird Offer (Celebrate Early, Celebrate More): Valid for EOY 2026 event bookings confirmed and deposited by 30 September 2026. Minimum spend applies. Complimentary organiser dining experience is for 2 people at The Ternary live grill and is subject to availability. Complimentary parking spots are subject to availability on the day. Lucky door prizes are non-transferable and have no cash value.

EOY Event Packages: Minimum 30 guests applies across all packages. Discounted car parking is $45 per car per day. Complimentary organiser parking is for 1 vehicle per event and is subject to availability. AV inclusions cover 6 static up-lights and one choice of Announcement Kit or Background Music Kit only. Additional AV requirements are available at extra cost via Encore Event Technologies.

New Year's Eve Dinner: Ticket prices are per person. Children aged 0 to 3 dine free during the Family Sitting only. The adults-only sitting (8:00 PM to 10:00 PM) does not permit guests under 16 years of age. French Champagne on arrival is an optional upgrade at $25 per person (1 glass) and applies to both seatings. Bookings are essential. No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of the event.

General: All offers are subject to availability. Prices are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST. Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour and The Ternary reserve the right to amend or withdraw any offer without notice. For festive enquiries, contact our Events Sales team on +61 2 9288 7078 or Events.NovotelSydneyDarlingHarbour@accor.com.